Ferragamo

Ferragamo, formerly branded Salvatore Ferragamo, is a Florentine luxury house that began with shoemaking, and footwear remains its best-known category. Classic styles include the Vara pump with its grosgrain bow and moccasins and loafers featuring the Gancini hook hardware, which also appears on belts and bags. The brand also offers ready-to-wear, silk scarves, ties and leather goods. Ferragamo sells through its own stores, website, department stores and outlet stores in some regions. Prices are luxury but generally sit below the top Paris houses for shoes and leather goods. Buyers should check sizing carefully, since Ferragamo uses its own sizing and width fittings on many classic shoes, and consider resoling and repair services for long-term wear. Comparing Gancini hardware styles also helps, since some designs are more logo-forward than others.